Litter of red pandas born at Columbus Zoo

12:49 AM,
Jul. 6, 2014

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The Columbus Zoo says three red pandas born recently are the first of the endangered species born at the zoo in central Ohio since 2002.

The female and two males were born June 20. The breeding season for red pandas can be difficult and the mortality rate for cubs is especially high in the first two months. Zookeepers are keeping a close watch on the ...